Ben Affleck is The New Bruce Wayne / Batman

 

Ben Affleck Working Out Two Hours a Day for Batman Role in Man of Steel Sequel

Us Weekly 

 Ben Affleck

The Jacked Crusader! Ben Affleck has been cast to play Batman opposite Henry Cavill's Superman in the planned Man of Steel sequel -- and the Oscar-winning hunk, 41, has already begun intense training to fill the iconic superhero's suit. A source tells Us Weekly that the actor, director and father of three has been working hard to get buff -- training two hours a day to transform his physique.

Affleck's surprise casting in the DC Comics-based film was announced late Thursday, Aug. 22 by Warner Bros. "We knew we needed an extraordinary actor to take on one of DC Comics' most enduringly popular superheroes, and Ben Affleck certainly fits that bill, and then some. His outstanding career is a testament to his talent,," explained Greg Silverman, Warner Bros.' president of creative development and worldwide production.

Christian Bale, Batman (left) & Henry Cavill, Superman (right)

The star has tried the superhero thing before: He played the titular role in 2003's widely panned Daredevil (where he and now-wife Jennifer Garner first met), and he played George Reeves, the actor who played Superman in the 1950s TV show Adventures of Superman, in 2006's Hollywoodland.

Director Zack Snyder, who helmed this year's Man of Steel with Cavill and is returning for the July 2015 sequel, added: "Ben provides an interesting counterbalance to Henry's Superman. He has the acting chops to create a layered portrayal of a man who is older and wiser than Clark Kent and bears the scars of a seasoned crime fighter, but retain the charm that the world sees in billionaire Bruce Wayne. I can't wait to work with him."

Affleck follows in the footsteps of many famous men who've played Batman/Bruce Wayne on the big screen over the past quarter century: Christian Bale, Val Kilmer, George Clooney and Michael Keaton.

Is Affleck the best choice for Batman?

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Have you seen what he did to Daredevil.

The better choice for Batman would have been Tyler Hoechlin from MTVs’ Teen Wolf?

UPDATE: Joss Whedon Doesn't Care About 'X-Men: Days Of Future Past' Version of Quicksilver

Joss Whedon Doesn't Care About 'X-Men: Days Of Future Past' Version of QuickSilver

By Josh Wigler in Marvel

 

QuickSilver (photo above by Boris©96)

 

A lot of fans have a lot of emotions about Quicksilver appearing in both "The Avengers 2" and "X-Men: Days of Future Past." Here's one fan who doesn't have a lot of emotions about the "controversy": Joss Whedon.

 

Joss Whedon (pictured above)

 

Speaking with Total Film about his plans for the "Avengers" sequel, Whedon said he doesn't care at all that Quicksilver will be appearing in Fox's next "X-Men" movie, even though he announced his intentions to use the speedster in Earth's mightiest sequel long before Bryan Singer's tweet heard 'round the web.

 

Bryan Singer (pictured above)

 

"I don't," he insisted. "I really, you know what, I'm doing my thing and I'm very excited about my thing."

 

not the offical movie poster (possibly fan made)**

 

What Whedon does care about somewhat is getting to see "Man of Steel," the Superman reboot currently lighting up the box-office. The filmmaker said he hasn't yet seen Zack Snyder's take on the DC Comics icon, but plans to check it out to make sure he's not stepping onto similar turf.

 

not the offical movie poster (possibly fan made)**

 

"When you're making a large scale superhero film and a large scale superhero film comes out, you have to go and see it to make sure you're not imitating it," he said. "That you don't have a giant plot point or set piece that is exactly the same as yours. And it does happen a lot and we say, 'Oh, we better zig instead of zag.' You have to watch it for that, but also, to get a bit of inspiration. You either have a great time or you think, 'Well, I can top that,' but I'm definitely going to have a great time."

 

Thanks to ComicBookMovie.com for the transcript.

**I do not believe these are the offical movie posters, but fan made posters. 

Man of Steel: Superman (1/6th scale)

Hot Toys MMS200 Man of Steel: 1/6th Henry Cavill as Superman 12-inch Collectible Figure

Friday, June 14, 2013

By: http://toyhaven.blogspot.com/

  

 

 

It's about time! Man of Steel is one of the most anticipated blockbusters this summer. Directed by Zack Synder and produced by Christopher Nolan, Man of Steel will reboot the Superman franchise by giving audience a new look at the origin of the iconic superhero and his rise to become the protector of Earth and its people.

 

 

We are also excited to announce that the Hot Toys’ 200th collectible figure of the Movie Masterpiece Series goes to this one of the most well-known superheroes of all time. To celebrate this milestone, a 1:1 scale Kryptonian Command Key will be included with the Collectible Figure as an appreciation for all of our fans’ support over the years!

 

 

 

The movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Henry Cavill as Superman in the movie, featuring a highly detailed head sculpt, finely designed costume with embossed pattern and the iconic red cape.

 

 

Man of Steel

Man of Steel

Release Date: June 14, 2013

 

 

Man of Steel is an upcoming 2013 American superhero film directed by Zack Snyder, produced by Christopher Nolan, and scripted by David S. Goyer. Based on the DC Comics character Superman, the film will be a reboot of the Superman film series, portraying the character's origin story. The film stars Henry Cavill in the title role, with Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, and Russell Crowe as Jor-El. Man of Steel is intended to launch a shared fictional universe of DC Comics characters on film.

 

PREMISE

Clark Kent is a humanoid alien who after being transported to Earth from the dying planet of Krypton, was adopted as a child by Jonathan and Martha Kent. Raised with the values of his adoptive parents, he feels alienated because of his unique super powers and struggles to find his own place in life. When the world is attacked, he becomes the hero named Superman to protect Earth and its people.

 

CAST

 

Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Superman / Kal-El

Michael Shannon as General Zod

Amy Adams as Lois Lane

Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent

Diane Lane as Martha Kent

Laurence “Larry” Fishburne as Perry White

Russell Crowe as Jor-El

Antje Traue as Faora
Ayelet Zurer as Lara Lor-Van

Christopher Meloni as Colonel Hard

Richard Schiff as Dr. Emil Hamilton

 

SEQUEL(S) On June 10, 2013, it was announced that director Zack Snyder and screenwriter David S. Goyer would both be returning for a Man of Steel sequel, "Son of Krypton" which is being fast tracked by Warner Bros. Goyer had previously signed a three-film deal, which included Man of Steel, its sequel, and a Justice League film featuring Superman. Christopher Nolan is also expected to return as producer, albeit in a lesser role than what he had in this film.

 

 

 

 

In April 2013, Warner Bros president Jeff Robinov revealed that neither Nolan nor Bale are in involved with the film. On April 24, 2013, Snyder revealed that if Man of Steel were to be successful he would be asked to direct the film. On June 7, 2013 regarding a potential shared universe Snyder was quoted saying, “Do the DC characters exist in the universe I created? The answer is yes,” Snyder said. “In my mind, we have this fantastic character of Superman. It’s not madness that there would be others.” On June 10, 2013, it's reported that Goyer is confirmed to write the film.